Site Logo

News

Clallam courthouse closes for cleaning as COVID-19 cases rise

Jefferson County commissioner tells of mild case

News

Appeals court upholds $23.9 million verdict

Jefferson Healthcare was negligent, court ruled

Debbi Steele of Port Townsend shows her sign to Mado Most, far left, and Annalee McConnell just before the candlelight vigil at Pope Marine Park in downtown Port Townsend on Thursday afternoon. About 100 people joined the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County vigil, marking the first anniversary of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Earlier in the day, a vigil in Sequim drew at least 125 people. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

News

Vigil to remember Jan. 6

Debbi Steele of Port Townsend shows her sign to Mado Most, far left, and Annalee McConnell just before…

Snow blankets the Toandos Peninsula, where high winds tore through trees, as seen in this photo from near Fisherman Harbor. (Photo courtesy Karen Grooms)

News

Highway 101 stretch stays closed

Repairs continue after ‘catastrophic’ damage

News

COVID death reported in Clallam County

PORT ANGELES — Another death from COVID-19 confirmed on Wednesday brings Clallam County’s total deaths since the pandemic…

News

Jan. 6 vigils set today in Sequim, Port Townsend

SEQUIM — Indivisible Sequim will join the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County and other organizations across…

Port Townsend’s Fire Bell Tower stands over a city park that will soon receive some $15,000 in landscaping thanks to a donation accepted this week. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

News

Fire Bell Tower park to be spruced up

Landscaper donates services to Port Townsend

Kaci Cronkhite will moderate "She Builds: Wit & Wisdom from Three Port Townsend Women Boatbuilders," the Jan. 20 installment of the Northwest Maritime Center's "Ask an Expert" six-part online series.   photo courtesy Northwest Maritime Center

Arts & Entertainment

Northwest Maritime Center and Wooden Boat Festival crew present ‘Ask An Expert’ series beginning Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — Voyaging around the world the old-fashioned way, electrifying your boat, making your way as a…

News

School delays due to inclement weather

There will be a two hour late start today for Sequim High School, Sequim Middle School, Helen Haller…

Here are some new photos of crews final clearing efforts to reopen US 101 to all traffic today. 

ALSO MASON COUNTY

News

Highway 101 reopened between 104 intersection and Hoodsport

Nearly 50-mile stretch had been closed since Sunday night

News

COVID-19 cases rise; lack of in-person meetings questioned

As confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket on the North Olympic Peninsula, a Joyce couple questioned the need…

Sarah Doyle, the North Olympic Salmon Coalition’s program and partnership manager, demonstrates the planting of a tree near the Kilisut Harbor bridge between Marrowstone and Indian islands. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

News

Volunteers brave cold to plant bare-root trees on Kilisut Harbor

Work part of project to aid salmon, other wildlife

Opinion

PAT NEAL: A really hard winter on the Peninsula

It was daylight in the swamp. Last week’s snow was melting in the rain. It turned into a…

The Port Ludlow Art Leagues' jeweler of the month, Georganne Muse, creates necklaces and other wearable art.

Arts & Entertainment

Port Ludlow Art League puts creativity on display

Lecture, group show planned this month

News

Candlelight vigil planned in Port Townsend on Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — Along with holding a candlelight vigil Thursday afternoon, the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County encourages…

David Faber

News

Faber new mayor in Port Townsend

Howard elected deputy mayor by council

News

Status of public schools on North Olympic Peninsula on Wednesday

Some districts delay classes; Brinnon closed for the day

A state Department of Transportation crew fixes a wind-damaged stoplight on Monday at the intersection of state Highway 20 and Kearney Street in Port Townsend. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 30s and low 40s this week with rain in the forecast. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

News

Wind damage

By Steve Mullensky

News

Maritime center buys Swan Hotel

Offseason program to be linked with lodging

A lone pedestrian walks the Larry Scott Trail toward the Port Townsend Paper Mill on Monday morning as a stiff wind whips up the waves nearby. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

News

Windy day on Port Townsend bay

A lone pedestrian walks the Larry Scott Trail toward the Port Townsend Paper Mill on Monday morning as…